Update (March -24-2019) to v4.84.2 by Aldostools Expanding Firmware Support + Includes the updated MAMBA ( here is the link for MAMBA/PRX Loader standalone that has also been updated by Aldostools)Following the update to webMAN MOD that provided support for 4.84 (CEX) Custom Firmware developer @aldostools was also directing another update for one of his other popular projects for the PS3, the backup manager known as IRISMAN. Like webMAN MODis a fork to webMAN (by deank), IRISMAN is a fork of Iris Manager (by Estwald) that builds on a great foundation but offer a lot functionality and support not found in the original project. Like so many backup managers they serve as the All-in-One utilities for the jailbroken console.,The PS3 has no shortage of solutions, but in my mind there is a 3 headed monsters that leads the pack when it comes to a manager's choice. MultiMAN / IRISMAN / ManaGunZ are 3 very useful and feature rich managers and all are quite unique from each others and while there is some similarities in some features they provide, plenty of exclusive features are contained in their arsenals. You really can not go wrong with any of those three choices and no harm in trying all of them to see what suite you best, ​

In IRISMAN you will find a very functional file manager along with FTP support for transferring your files from the PC to the PS3 , MAMBA loader is also incorporated and with this feature it gives your Standard CEX CFW many COBRA CFW like features by injecting the MAMBA payload into your CFW, With this homebrew you can even enjoy other multimedia features like launching Retro Roms for RetroArch along with many other great features that can be found in this popular choice on the PS3 (CFW required),
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- Fixed a freeze listing games with NP title id (caused by an old debug code)

- Added support to play MP3/OGG files from File Manager

- Added support to play up to 100 MP3/OGG/MOD files as background music in Setup Menu

Put the files in /dev_hdd0/game/IRISMAN00/USRDIR/music/ as music1.mp3, music2.mod, music3.ogg, etc.

- File Manager now remembers the last used folders

IRISMAN 3.50.4

- Fixed new PS3MAPI opcodes for peek/poke LV2. (Not used by IRISMAN)

IRISMAN 3.50.3

- Added support for new cores in RetroArch 1.2.2 Unofficial Beta 1.3

- Updated mamba with new opcodes for PS3MAPI that allow peek/poke lv1/lv2 through syscall 8 (to keep access to peek/poke while syscalls are disabled) and extended protection of detection of syscall 8 adding a security key that allow access to syscall 8 only by an authorized process when syscalls are partially-disabled.

IRISMAN 3.50.2

- Added auto-play after mount (requires webMAN MOD running)

- Fixed: Mamba was being detected as Cobra when sk1e payload was moved to syscall38

It looks like the 4.85 landscape is starting to take shape now as developer's around the scene have been updated the homebrew, utilities and tools that require updates (not all things require updates) and now the PS3Xploit Team released one of the missing pieces. The Flash Writerfor 4.85 HFW has now arose and now you can make the jump from 4.85 OFW >> 4.85 HFW >> Execute Flash Writer >>> Install a 4.85 CFW. This release (utility) is ONLY for PlayStation 3 models that can install a Custom FirmWare, if your model can not install a CFW then look at PS3HEN as the next best alternative to cfw, which the team has an update around the corner as well (stay tuned for that soon), but back to the Flash Writer, If your are new to the tool that is executed from the PS3 Internet Browser, it simply provides those cfw capable models with the ability to install a Custom Firmware after the tool has done its magic to your console's internal flash. However, you must follow all instructions for a clean installation to avoid any issues during the process on the fully softmod exploit..​

Developer@Zar made an update for 4.85 firmware (cex) support for the popular ps3 homebrew ManaGunZ, but also late last month the developer made a huge update, that has added many new features to the popular Game Manager that always comes equipped with plenty of other features for your exploited PS3. Not only is this homebrew for CFW any longer, but since v1.36 ManaGunZ is now both compatible with PS3 Custom FirmWare and also PS3HEN, also zar did not stop there as there has been tons of new additions (seen in the changelogs provided below) and various fixes/optimizations have been brought forward as well in these recent updates that have emerged from developer @Zar. Checkout all the latest details below surrounding ManaGunZ for the PS3.​

Developer@aldostoolsrecently updated two great projects of his with 4.85 firmware (cex) support. When the releases appeared over at brewology.com they were added to the 4.85 Update/CFW thread > here < but i wanted to get something up on the mainpage for the two apps as there are staples in the PS3 library of homebrew fame. For those whom may be new to PS3 homebrew, IRISMAN is a Game Manager (aka Backup Manager) that provides many features, While multiMAN / IRISMAN & ManaGunZ are all excellent Game Manager's they are all unique from each other, while all sharing the essentials. So no choice of the three is a bad one, but all 3 are different, IRISMAN is a fork from an earlier PS3 Homebrew Manager called IRIS Manager by Estwald & D_Skywalk but aldostools has taken the foundation of that project to new levels by adding a TON of functionality,.. Which bring us to Aldostools other project of webMAN MOD which is a fork of deank's original webMAN plugin. deank made a spectacular foundation and down right great plugin, but as the scene advanced developer aldostools stepped in with other devs and formed webMAN MOD fork and since that forked spawned developer aldostools has created one hell of a plugin with tons of functionality and great features. This plugin allow offers more features then all Sony Firmware updates combined and that is even close to being a discussion. These are to great projects to explore if you have not.​

In that case you will not be able to install CFW as your super slim PS3 is not compatible with it. You can still install HAN, but you will be unable to install any CFW or homebrew due to the limitations of 3.60 and upwards factory firmware which is present on late 25xxx, 3xxxx and 4xxxx model PS3s.

so i will only gain access on han only and cant install game..... or there is another solve it

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AFAIK with HAN you can install signed games, converted games with CFW2OFW and games resigned with etHANol. Also unsigned packages containing signed games and custom made PS2 Classics, PSX Classics, PSP Remasters and minis.

Hi, I have a fat ps3 now with 4.84.2 HFW. How can I downgrade it to become 3.55?

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You don't need to. The whole idea of HFW 4.84 is to allow you to use the flash writer on the newest firmware version as you could only do on 4.82 until recently. The link below tells you everything you need to know how to jailbreak on 4.84.

You don't need to. The whole idea of HFW 4.84 is to allow you to use the flash writer on the newest firmware version as you could only do on 4.82 until recently. The link below tells you everything you need to know how to jailbreak on 4.84.

@aldostools I’ve found a couple of bugs. 1: Launching IRISMAN while you have an active FTP connection to webMANS’s FTP server causes the PS3 to freeze. 2: This one’s a bit hard to explain. Say the first ever file you viewed in IRISMAN was boot_plugins.txt, if you were then to try viewing e.g example.txt, it would show you the text from boot_plugins.txt.

just to say thanks for this awesome tool,lately i'm playing with ps2/ps1 emu options and scaling and i must admit,irisman's ps1 options are unsurpassed!everything works like a charm and best 4:3 to 16:9 scaling that i've seen on the ps3 bar none.

Hi @aldostools I recently formatted my PS3 & reinstalled everything. I used IRISMAN to copy all my disc games to hdd. Since doing this, sprx menus for games are no longer working, & it appears that the updated EBOOT (/dev_hdd0/game/BLXSXXXXX/USRDIR) is not being loaded, but instead it uses the original, non updated version. The only difference between now, & before formatting is that I don’t have multiMAN installed. Do you have any ideas how to fix this? I’ve tried mounting the game with both IRISMAN, & webMAN, but haven’t had any success.

P.S Managunz also has this same problem. What’s strange is that if I install multiMAN & open it once, this problem will be solved (even if I delete multiMAN straight after opening it).